Story: We don't know too much about Belle, but she was found on the streets of Hayward, California, in December of 1998. We think she was about 4 months old. It was a few days before Christmas. She was very close to death, her body covered with raw mange sores and only weighing about 14 pounds. My son who found her was touched that she was still wagging her tail. It was the Humane Society decision to transport her to the closest vet to euthanize her. Belle had won him over, and my son decided to "foster" her. It was decided that we would keep her for a few weeks to get her back on her feet. We already had other dogs, two older Springers, when we welcomed this little waif into our lives. Months turned into years and we couldn't bear to part with her.

We lost our two old dogs last year and Belle has become our joy and consolation. With much care, she has turned into a delight. She is happy, full of love and energy. I researched her dog food with much care and chose Flint River Ranch as she needed the very best to make up for her lack of nutrition when she was "on the streets." I think her picture speaks for itself.